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| - Suite 88 has been my go-to for gifts, dessert and all things chocolaty since they opened a few years ago. First off, their brownies are to die for - you can get them as-is or ask the clerk to warm them up for you. Their hot chocolate is rich and smooth, and super chocolaty - a bit rich for my taste, so I would opt for their yummy Mocha instead. In addition to the above, they have coffee, waffles and gelato (which is quite tasty and refreshing on a hot day).
In terms of chocolate... what can I say? I've never had anything I didn't like. My two favorites (for myself or as a gift) are the Mosaics, because they offer a lovely variety of flavors such as Limoncello, maple and caramel; their truffles boast such flavors as green tea and Grand Marnier. You can purchase individual pieces if you like, pick up a pre-made box or a chocolate bar - the selection is vast. I usually go for the box of Mosaics because it makes a fabulous gift. Sadly, the truffles cannot be purchased in a box but the perk here is that you can handpick your favorite flavors. You can also find chocolate 'shooters' (with flavors like Hypnotic) and domes (with flavors like orange Valencia and ginger-litchi). No matter what you buy, you will love it!
This location has a small lounge area where you can enjoy coffee and/or dessert, however they close around 11pm on weekends, so you have to get there early. Bonus: Check their Facebook page for special promos.
Lastly, the service is OK but not great. I often find that the clerks are less than enthusiastic and smiles don't seem to come cheap.
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